Maryland’s Secret Bass Fishing Hotspot Nobody Talks About | Conowingo Reservoir

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Mickey to break down his back-to-back tournament victory on Conowingo Reservoir.Mickey explains how he prepared for an unusually early spring tournament, tracked smallmouth bass as they moved from their wintering areas toward spawning grounds, and adjusted when cold rain, powerful winds, rising water and changing current made tournament day a grind. After going nearly an hour without a bite, Mickey stayed patient and eventually put together a winning limit that included an 18.25-inch smallmouth and a 19-inch kicker.We discuss the exact areas he targeted, how he found fish positioned around protected pockets, deeper cuts and current transitions, and why a red-craw flat-sided crankbait produced most of his fish. Mickey also explains how a fire-craw chatterbait helped him make a late upgrade when the crankbait bite disappeared.The conversation also covers the challenges and dangers of kayak fishing Conowingo Reservoir, tournament photo-submission mistakes, adjusting between a grinder and a slugfest, fishing around changing tides and current, and the advantages of using an inflatable fishing kayak in shallow, rocky rivers.Whether you’re preparing to fish Conowingo Reservoir, chasing pre-spawn Susquehanna River smallmouth or trying to become a better kayak tournament angler, this episode is packed with valuable information you can apply on the water. Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected]  LMD Enterprises: http://lmdoil.com/ Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech  Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: [email protected] Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168    Max4 Fishing: https://bit.ly/4unuiOs Flint Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/43t8h5NFitt Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHtSupport the show